I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 66 Governor Wei Xiaojie’s shock and helplessness

"what are you saying?"

"Did Li Zheng really catch up with Yugu Changdu?"

Wei Xiaojie looked at the two of them in shock.

Even now, when Wei Xiaojie heard the report from the leader of the Pioneer Army with his own ears, it was unbelievable.

seriously.

Even the Turks who grew up in the grassland of Mobei, a thousand-mile desert, felt that this was a restricted area for life, let alone the Tang people who lived in the Central Plains.

But Li Zheng only led 3,000 light cavalry and half a month's supply of dry food and water.

He dared to go deep into this barren land to pursue Yugu Changdu, which still had tens of thousands of remaining soldiers.

If Yuguchangdu organized tens of thousands of remnant soldiers and local Turkic herdsmen, it would still have considerable strength.

This Li Zheng is too courageous.

Even if he, Wei Xiaojie, commands tens of thousands of people, he would not dare to rush into the Mobei desert to hunt down Yugu Changdu without Li Jing's order.

But Li Zheng brought three thousand light cavalry and rushed directly into Mobei to track Yugu Changdu. What a courageous move.

While Wei Xiaojie admired Li Zheng's courage, like Li Jing and Zhang Gongjin, he felt that Li Zheng was still too reckless.

You might suffer a big loss.

In his opinion, these dusty vanguard troops may be the remnants of Li Zheng's army that was scattered after his defeat.

"Report to the Governor of the Guard."

"Last night, General Mo and others followed General Li to the temporary royal court in Changdu, Yugu."

Wu Yuanlong replied with a smile.

"Since Li Zheng has caught up with Yugu Changdu, why are you here?"

"You are still dusty, could it be that you and Li Zheng's main vanguard army were scattered and retreated here in defeat?"

Wei Xiaojie guessed.

"Report to the Governor of the Guard."

"Last night, General Li took us to the vicinity of the Turkic Royal Court under the cover of darkness. After investigation, we found that although the Turkic army is a remnant, it still has a considerable number of troops and horses. Our vanguard army only has 3,000 light cavalry. If we attack by force, it will not only be difficult to capture Wang Ting, I’m afraid these three thousand brothers will also be buried here.”

"Therefore, General Li decided to use the strategy of suspecting troops and attacking in the east and west. Commander Chen and I led five hundred elite cavalry to attract the main force of the Turks out at night. Then, General Li took the main force of my vanguard army..."

Wu Yuanlong calmly told all about Li Zheng's arrangements, with deep respect in his words.

Hear the causes and consequences of Li Zheng's night attack on the Turkic royal court.

Even Wei Xiaojie, who had experienced many battles, was applauded by Li Zheng for his wonderful arrangement.

There was silence for a long time.

Wei Xiaojie, the governor of Lingzhou, finally came back to his senses, with a hint of fascination on his face:

"It seems that both the General Manager and I have underestimated this Li Zheng. Not only is he a fierce general when charging into battle, but his strategizing and adaptable command skills are even inferior to those of the General Manager."

"General Manager Li's worries may really be unnecessary."

"Li Zheng, this kid doesn't need us to help him at all!"

Think of this.

Wei Xiaojie was filled with emotion as he looked at the vast desert.

He felt that he was overthinking it.

Since Li Jing arranged for him to lead 10,000 elite troops into Mobei to support Li Zheng.

Wei Xiaojie did not dare to delay at all, and marched all the way to the depths of Mobei, for fear of missing the time to rescue Li Zheng.

As soon as they entered Mobei for more than a hundred miles, they found a fortress occupied by the vanguard army. The remnant Turkic soldiers Sijiejin's tribe was annihilated by the vanguard army here.

After leaving the barrier, he rushed here without stopping and met Li Zheng's suspected soldier.

Hearing the tone of the leader of the vanguard army, the royal court of Yugu Chamdo was also afraid of losing his security.

Wei Xiaojie found that his rapid march for so many days seemed to be in vain.

Li Zheng really achieved unparalleled achievements with just three thousand light cavalry.

"Captain, what should we do now?" "Do we still want to continue the pursuit?"

The deputy general on the side looked at Wei Xiaojie and asked, with some helplessness on his face.

"After you suspicious soldiers have lured away the main Turkic forces, what does Li Zheng want you to do next?"

Wei Xiaojie looked at Wu Yuanlong and asked.

"General Li asked us to draw away the main Turkic force, then withdraw directly from Mobei and join the army without waiting for them."

Wu Yuanlong replied immediately.

"The main force of 20,000 Turks has returned for reinforcements. Isn't Li Zheng worried about meeting the main force of Turks on the way back?"

Wei Xiaojie frowned when he thought of this.

"Report to the Governor."

"General Li asked us to make a plan after we draw out the main Turkic force. We will attack the Turkic royal court, capture and kill Yugu Changdu, bypass the main Turkic force, and then leave Mobei to join the army."

"The general said that it is not easy to find Turks in the thousands of miles of desert in Mobei. However, when our army raids Mobei, it will be difficult for the Turks to find traces of our army at once."

"He will lead two thousand main forces in a circle in Mobei. When food, grass and water are insufficient, they can obtain supplies by looking for Turkic tribes and conquering them."

"So, before our troops lead away the main Turkic force, the general told us that the mission is completed and there is no need to wait. We can go directly out of Mobei to join our main force in the Tang Dynasty."

Wu Yuanlong said respectfully.

After listening to this.

Wei Xiaojie also shook his head helplessly:
  "It seems that even if our army keeps following us, we won't be able to catch up with this guy Li Zheng."

"This kid made all the plans before attacking."

At this time, Chen Xiao stood up and said:

"Captain Wei, with General Li's superb command, our Tang Dynasty's two thousand vanguard troops will be fine."

"Now that the governor is here, we will follow him back to the grassland and join the army."

Wei Xiaojie looked at the dusty vanguard soldiers in front of him, then looked back at his own army and ordered;
  "The soldiers have been fighting for dozens of days and nights. They are very tired. They are ordered to go down and repair on the spot for two hours. After two hours, they will return to the original route and rendezvous with the army."

"As ordered!"

The generals following him responded in unison.

Subsequently.

The soldiers dismounted one after another and began to rest where they were.

"and also."

"Send messengers to rush back to the army station and report the situation of the war to the general manager."

Wei Xiaojie did not dismount and ordered the deputy general beside him.

"But."

"General, how will the general convey the order to the soldiers?"

"This time our army entered Mobei and attacked all the way. We didn't encounter a single Turkic soldier, let alone achieved any results!"

The deputy general beside him said helplessly.

Just like the 3,000 vanguard troops commanded by Li Zheng, the 10,000 elite cavalry led by Wei Xiaojie have been looking forward to killing the enemy and making achievements since they entered Mobei.

However, after entering Mobei for hundreds of miles, not even a trace of the Turkic troops was seen.

They did not encounter any Turkic soldiers. All they encountered were the barriers destroyed by Li Zheng's troops, as well as some Turkic tribes.

These ten thousand elites seemed to be on an armed tour to Mobei.

By the way, I witnessed Li Zheng leading his soldiers to create earth-shattering achievements.

"Report it truthfully."

"And report to Manager Li."

"Perhaps Li Zheng really destroyed the Mobei Turkic Royal Court and captured Yugu Changdu as his men said."

(End of this chapter)